Dollar strengthens as US-Iran tensions fuel inflation concerns
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Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, Bank of Japan
Global
September 1, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/1/2026, 4:20:53 PM
The dollar index rose to 99.637 as US-Iran hostilities sparked inflation worries. Brent crude futures climbed above US$92 per barrel. The yen remained weak, trading past 160 per dollar despite pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates.
- Earlier version 19/1/2026, 3:10:54 PM
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